Krakatoa - Wikipedia
Krakatoa (/ ˌ k r ɑː k ə ˈ t oʊ ə, ˌ k r æ k-/), also transcribed Krakatau (/-ˈ t aʊ /), is a caldera [1] in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra in the Indonesian province of Lampung. The caldera is part of a volcanic island group (Krakatoa archipelago) comprising four …
Krakatoa | Location, Eruption, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 19, 2024 · Krakatoa, volcano on Rakata Island in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, Indonesia. Its explosive eruption in 1883 was one of the most catastrophic in history. Krakatoa lies along the convergence of the Indian-Australian and Eurasian tectonic plates, a zone of high volcanic and seismic activity.
1883 eruption of Krakatoa - Wikipedia
The 1883 eruption of Krakatoa (Indonesian: Letusan Krakatau 1883) in the Sunda Strait occurred from 20 May until 21 October 1883, peaking in the late morning of 27 August when over 70% of the island of Krakatoa and its surrounding archipelago were destroyed as it …
Krakatoa ‑ Eruption, Causes & Impact - HISTORY
May 9, 2018 · Krakatoa is a small volcanic island in Indonesia, located about 100 miles west of Jakarta. In August 1883, the eruption of the main island of Krakatoa (or Krakatau) killed more than 36,000...
10 Facts About the Eruption of Krakatoa - History Hit
Aug 23, 2021 · Krakatoa was a volcanic island in the Sunda Strait, between Java and Sumatra in Indonesia, part of the ‘Ring of Fire’. In May 1883, Krakatoa began erupting ash and steam to a height of 6km, and generating explosions so loud they were heard nearly 100 miles away.
When Krakatoa Blew: How the 1883 Eruption Changed the World
Mar 7, 2024 · The 1883 Krakatoa eruption was one of the deadliest and most powerful volcanic events in recorded history, generating massive tsunamis that caused widespread destruction in the Indonesian archipelago.
Krakatoa Volcano: Facts About Deadly Eruption | Live Science
Sep 15, 2017 · The eruption of Krakatoa, or Krakatau, in August 1883 was one of the most deadly volcanic eruptions of modern history. It is estimated that more than 36,000 people died.
Krakatau | Volcano World | Oregon State University
Apr 27, 2011 · Krakatau volcano lies in the Sunda strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra. In about 416 A.D., caldera collapse destroyed the volcano and formed a 4-mile (7-km) wide caldera. The islands of Krakatau, Verlaten, and Lang are remnants of this volcano.
The 1883 Eruption of Krakatoa — Google Arts & Culture
On August 26th 1883, a violent eruption began in Indonesia at Krakatoa, locally known as Krakatau. During the next 24 hours, hot avalanches of ash raced down the volcano and across the sea....
Krakatoa: Fire in the Skies | Headlines & Heroes
Mar 29, 2022 · Years later, scientists finally uncovered the truth behind the anomaly and connected it to the cataclysmic eruption of Krakatoa, a small volcanic island in the Sunda Strait, located between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra.